Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing-Mt Vernon Hospital
Location and Contact Information
53 Valentine StMount Vernon, NY 10550
USA
Main Tel: (914) 361-6537
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing Mt Vernon Hospital is a private, hospital-based nursing school that was founded in 1901. The school is located in Mount Vernon, New York. Students here receive an associate’s degree in nursing upon completion of their course. For the benefit of the students, the school offers both day and evening classes. The institute has partnered with College of New Rochelle, Dominican College and Mercy College to provide its students with an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing Mt Vernon Hospital publishes an online student-run newsletter. The school offers financial assistance to needy and eligible students. The institute provides career counseling services. In addition, it also assists students in securing suitable placements upon graduation.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Selective admissions.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High female/male ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid
Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 71% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 29% | $3,710 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 29% | $1,841 |
| Pell Grant | 29% | $1,841 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant | 29% | $1,869 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 71% | $4,111 |
| Federal Loan | 71% | $4,111 |
| Other Loan |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing-Mt Vernon Hospital:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cochran School of Nursing | Yonkers, NY | 337 |
| 2 | Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health | Los Angeles, CA | 308 |
| 3 | Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing | Utica, NY | 225 |
| 4 | Ellis School of Nursing | Schenectady, NY | 114 |
| 5 | Saint Anthony College of Nursing | Rockford, IL | 201 |
| 6 | Pacific College | Costa Mesa, CA | 229 |
| 7 | Allen College | Waterloo, IA | 417 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 94 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 139 in 2009-2010 (99 full-time equivalent).
women were 100% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 13% of the student body. About 26% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Women 11% All 10%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
The TOEFL exam is not required for international applicants.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)